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Shedd Aquarium

Chicago Maritime Museum

1200 West 35th Street, Ste 0E-5010, Chicago, IL 60609

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Welcome to the Chicago Maritime Museum and our developing story of Chicago’s maritime traditions and impact. Join us at our new location on the shores of Bubbly Creek at the Bridgeport Art Center.

Our mission is to foster learning about the impact of the region’s waterways on Chicago’s evolution.

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Christmas Around the World & Holidays of Light at The Museum of Science and Industry

Museum of Science and Industry •  Nov 07 – Jan 03

Explore rich holiday traditions from around the globe while creating your own traditions with loved ones this season.

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Christkindlmarket Chicago

Under the Picasso •  Nov 20 – Dec 31

The smell of roasted nuts, fresh pretzels, bratwurst, and hot spiced wine, the sound of music, and the glimmer of sparkling Christmas ornaments, all in a…

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Lincoln Park ZooLights

Lincoln Park Zoo •  Nov 20 – Jan 03 @ 4:30PM

Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than one million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights.

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